NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2000 Volvo V70 FWD; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — master cylinder. Owners filed 94 complaints, most often about vehicle speed control. Among the 11 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #2 for number of recalls.
Service brakes, hydraulic — Master cylinderCampaign 07E023000 · 29 Mar 2007
Problem: Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987mza, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. The seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.
Risk: Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during april 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.
Vehicle speed controlCampaign 06V441000 · 15 Nov 2006
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
Risk: This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
Remedy: Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on december 29, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 04V504000 · 21 Oct 2004
Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
Risk: The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: On vehicles with an original oem switch, dealers will replace the headlight switch. All other vehicles will be inspected to determine if the switch has een damaged and replace only if necessary. The recall began on january 24, 2005. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, some electric cooling fans may overheat potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment.
Risk: A fire in the engine compartment could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cooling fan. The recall began on november 29, 2004. Customers should contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
Exterior lighting — Turn signalCampaign 00V405000 · 06 Dec 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. There could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed.
Risk: This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
Latches/locks/linkages — LatchCampaign 00V239000 · 24 Aug 2000
Problem: On certain station wagons, the tailgate locking mechanism may have been incorrectly manufactured which, in combination with cold temperatures, could cause improper locking of the tailgate.
Risk: The tailgate may not lock properly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the locking mechanism for the tailgate. Owner notification began september 25, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Vehicle speed control15 · 38%
Electrical system8 · 20%
Engine and engine cooling6 · 15%
Engine5 · 12%
Power train4 · 10%
Equipment4 · 10%
Latches/locks/linkages3 · 8%
Seats3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
200510
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20191
From owner complaints
I am submitting etm failure in my 2000 volvo v70 se wagon in october of 2005. I am concerned for my safety driving this car because the car hesitates upon acceleration, there's sudden and unexpected transition into reduced performance operation (limp mode) and sometimes when the ets indicator has engaged while my foot…
2000 v70 volvo -- cannot remove key from ignition. Must wait 1-10 minutes, or use second key to lock car with first key still in ignition. Key can usually be removed after 1-10 minutes. *tr
1) when rear hatch door is opened in cold weather it fails to latch properly 2) rear hatch door fails to latch 3) volvo dealer lubricated latch which fails to solve the problem. In addition, a recall for this exact problem exists, however, my vin does not qualify. *tr
Entering the highway, my volvo v70 had a complete stall. Car completely stopped and would not start. After about 20 minutes, it re started. It was driven to the volvo dealer once it started again and the "electronic throttle module" was replaced at a cost of $800. *jb
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.